1976 Okinawa gubernatorial election

A gubernatorial election was held on 13 June 1976 to elect the Governor of Okinawa (沖縄県), the prefecture is the southernmost and westernmost prefecture of Japan.

Chōbyō Yara, governor since 1968 is not seeking reelection.

Candidates

 * Kōichi Taira, 64, endorsed by the union of the left (Progress and Unity), including the OSMP, JSP and JCP.
 * Asato Tsumichiyo, 72, member of the DSP, backed by LDP.